Point-of-interest display system
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1. A point-of-interest memory system for use in a vehicle comprising:
- a database including roadway data including highway identification information including exits and location information, street names and address numbers and the location and identification of points of interest, wherein said database has data sets layered thereon according to road network information and separately point-of-interest information such that said database can be updated separately at different time intervals for separately updating the road network information and point-of-interest information.
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Abstract
A point of interest display system (20) includes an updatable database which interfaces with a microprocessor (50) which receives data from a GPS receiver (40) providing the system with current vehicle location and direction of travel information. A display (26) provides the operator graphic display data information and easily accessible control switches (24) allow the operator to select upcoming highway exits, categories of points of interests, and points of interest.
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1. A point-of-interest memory system for use in a vehicle comprising:
a database including roadway data including highway identification information including exits and location information, street names and address numbers and the location and identification of points of interest, wherein said database has data sets layered thereon according to road network information and separately point-of-interest information such that said database can be updated separately at different time intervals for separately updating the road network information and point-of-interest information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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